The Minnesota Daily

Minimum wage pinches budgets

by Lee VandenBusch
Published November 29, 2006

The newly elected Congress is looking to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 per hour.

Lecture series explains Baghdadi Jews’ ties to Shanghai

by Conrad Wilson
Published November 29, 2006

Research shows strength, vitality and solidarity of the Jewish community.

World AIDS Day to raise awareness

by Cati Vanden Breul
Published November 28, 2006

Total AIDS spending to sub-Saharan Africa amounts to 65 cents per person per year.

Leisure activities combat workplace sloth

Published November 28, 2006

Replacing the printer down the office hall with desktop printers in every cubicle is one factor contributing to a decrease in workplace activity over the last 20 years. Researchers at the University conducted...

Bargain shopping on Black Friday

by Elena Rozwadowski
Published November 27, 2006

The day after Thanksgiving earned its nickname from the huge profits companies pull in thanks to ambitious shoppers.

U to offer school in China

by Cati Vanden Breul
Published November 22, 2006

Chinese government now allows foreign universities to open degree programs.

U study links money and self-reliance

by Vincent Staupe
Published November 22, 2006

A University study found the concept of money sparks self-sufficiency and diligence.

U ranks high for international enrollment

by Karlee Weinmann
Published November 22, 2006

Despite a drop in international student enrollment since the 2005-06 academic year, the University is still recognized as a top host institution. A report issued Nov. 13 by the Institute of International...

Bird flu test better, faster and stronger

by Conrad Wilson
Published November 21, 2006

Identifying flu viruses is now quick and inexpensive, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which announced the development of a new test Nov. 14. The test, called the MChip, provides...

Rabbi talks about religion, politics

by Lee VandenBusch
Published November 20, 2006

Rabbi Michael Lerner spoke Thursday night at Ted Mann Concert Hall in a lecture that, among other things, examined the effect religion has on politics in America. Lerner, a well-known political activist...

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